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SDS-164 P830657

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The Peerless SDS-P830657 is an 6½ inch 8 ohm midwoofer from the highly regarded SDS series featuring a coated paper cone with inverted dust cap, a fully ventilated cropped steel chassis and a ferrite magnet system. Works very well with a simple LR2 crossover + 6Khz LCR notch filter. Those with sharp eyes may spot this drive unit in some £2K+ mainstream designs.
Good replacement for Vifa TC18WG-69-08 & related models.
Also known as the SDS-164.
| Resonant frequency (fs) | 44.7 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 8 Ω |
| Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 2.74 |
DC resistance (Re) | 6.05 Ω |
| Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.55 |
Max power handling | 60 W |
| Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.46 |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) |
89.4dB |
| Equivalent volume (Vas) | 30.77L | Chassis diameter (cropped) |
182mm |
I have used a lot of these in the past. They are not quite up to the M16NH for smoothness of response, but you can tame the 6k bump by adding a zoble network to the crossover and more importantly putting sound deadening (butyl or bitumen pads as used in the automotive industry) on the frame. It's a bit fiddly, but it seemed to reduce ringing, which may or may not be part of that 6k bump.
The response I measured was closer to the blue curve shown in the response graph.
These work well in a transmission line paired with a D27TG35-06. Don't be put off by the 44hz FS, these dig down very deep when used in the right cabinet. The clean roll off from 100hz means room gain doesn't cause too much bass boom.
Tonally these have a nice warm but detailed sound with a richness to vocals that is pleasing to the ear.
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